How to Trim Your Dog’s Claws Safely
Is your dog walking gingerly or can you hear his nails clicking on the floor? If his nails are clicking, chances are he needs a nail clipping. For many dog owners, particularly new ones, trimming your dog’s nails is a daunting prospect. You may be worried about trimming them too close and injuring your dog or you might worry you won’t trim them short enough.Read More →
How to Handle Feral Cats
You’ve seen a cat furtively dart under your house in a mass of mottled fur, back arched defensively. Its eyes squinted and ears flattened, it hisses and growls when you try to come near it, warning you to stay far away. You try catching it with no luck. Your own cats have been coming home at night with scratched noses and bitten ears. You’ve becomeRead More →
How To Keep Your Pet Safe on 4th of July
Keeping pets safe on the 4th of July The 4th of July is only a few days away. Americans are making plans for family parties, pulling out their barbecues, finding recipes for festive desserts, and deciding where to go swimming and watch the fireworks. It’s no doubt in America Independence Day is a joyful festival. For many of our pets, the loud, sudden noises canRead More →
The Pros and Cons of Microchipping Your Pet
Any pet owner who has lost their pet for even a short time knows the anguish of waiting for its return. While no one ever wants to think about losing their beloved friend, it can happen to even the most conscientious owners. A dog may bolt suddenly to chase after a squirrel, a door is left open by accident, or a cat may wander tooRead More →
Children And Coping With The Death Of A Pet
Our pets are our best friends and a constant source of comfort, companionship, unconditional love, acceptance and fun. Sadly, however, statistics show they will die before we do. While as adults with all the associated maturity of “grown-ups” we have learned death is a part of life, when faced with the loss of our pets we can be set into a spin of sadness andRead More →
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Are you looking for answers to common pet problems? Our pet health blog is the place to find the answers you might be looking for. Some common pet health problems covered are flea and tick, diarrhea, shedding, itching, heartworms, ear infections, allergies, hot spots, and many other issues. We address common pet problems such as barking, chewing, excessive licking, separation anxiety, nighttime crying, biting, and urinating outside the litter box as well as other pet behavior issues in our pet blog.
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